Jan 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) drives past Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Kessler is the headliner of this deal and he could easily provide the Lakers with strong production right away. The big man is one of the best defensive centers in the entire league and could give this team a legitimate running mate next to star Anthony Davis.

I spoke to a Lakers source about this where I was talking about a trade that involves Rui Hachimura going out in the trade and they’re like, ‘I don’t know,

This mock trade would give the Lakers not only a serviceable starting center next to Anthony Davis, but one who could be a game-changer.

With only 12 days to go before the NBA trade deadline of February 6, the Los Angeles Lakers according to some reports have displayed “little sign of aggression” to make deals, and are apparently unwilling to part with their first-round draft picks in an attempt to give the team a push to improve its playoff

The Lakers reportedly are showing almost no sense of urgency when it comes to discussing potential trades with other teams.